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SINGAPORE HOCKEY FEDERATION

CSC Boys do Singapore proud in the Junior Asia Cup qualifier in Oman

Six CSC boys were part of the Singapore squad that participated in the Second Junior Asia Cup Qualifier from 18 to 23 January 2008 in Oman. The CSC boys were Farhan Suhali, Mohd Fazli, Mohd Fazri, Azrul, Mohd Aidil and Nizam. They formed the backbone of the successful CSC under-18 and Division 1 League Championship team of 2007. The Singapore Squad comprising mostly under-18 players were up against China, Chinese Taipei, host Oman, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Most of the other teams were made up of under-20 players who were much bigger and stronger than our boys. Mohd Aidil was one of the top performers for Singapore scoring six (6) goals in the Tournament. Out of the eight (8) goals Singapore scored in the Tournament seven (7) came from CSC boys. These boys are being prepared for the Junior World Cup in 2009 when Singapore will co-host with Malaysia.

The results of the games played in Oman:
China 4 Singapore 1
Chinese Taipei 3 Singapore 2
Oman 2 Singapore 1
Sri Lanka 3 Singapore 1
Thailand 0 Singapore 1
5th/6th placing- Singapore 2 Thailand

"Our boys played brilliantly throughout the Tournament “ said the top goal poacher for Singapore, who scored both goals that gave Singapore its win over Thailand in the final game

CSC miss the Wooden Shoe Carnival finals

Tornadoes stunned CSC Men 3-1 in a tight encounter in the Wooden Shoe Hockey Carnival semi-finals to deny the CSC team a place in the men’s Final. The CSC ladies also lost their semi-final game against SCC team and were out of the Women’s finals. The tournament played at the CSC grounds attracted 35 local teams for the day long carnival. SRC and SCC won the Men’s and Women’s event respectively.

“We didn’t have much choice on the bench, and both our teams look tired in the semi-finals” said CSC captain.

CSC VETERANS FINISHED THIRD

CSC veterans missed three good chances and with them the chance to make the finals of the Singapore Veterans 6-a-side hockey tournament at Delta Stadium yesterday. The team led by Seet Swee Teck could only salvage third place in the tournament..

Tornadoes veterans won 5-1 to take the Cup in the finals against Indian Association veterans.

CSC was not too perturbed by the result, as most of their first choice players were not available due to the Deepavali weekend. The second stringers managed to upset many stronger teams along their way to the semi-finals. Goal-keeper Karthic was in outstanding form. He was responsible for CSC’s good form throughout the tournament and single handedly took CSC to the Semi-Finals. CSC forward Raj who finished as the tournament’s top scorer was also in deadly form scoring 5 goals.

"Because it's the first time that most of the players are playing in a tournament since retirement we were not really prepared for this tournament and finishing third was a good result." Seet Said.

CSC Veterans results are as follows:

CSC Veterans 0 SCC Veterans 0
CSC Veterans 3 Hollandse Club Vets 0
CSC Veterans 0 Tornadoes 2
CSC Veterans 0 Indian association 1
CSC Veterans 3 SVHA 2
Semi Finals – CSC Veterans 0 Indian Association 1

CEYLON SPORTS CLUB ADD CUP TO LEAGUE TITLE

CSC tonight clinched the SHF Division 1 Cup Men’ Hockey Championship by beating Hollandse Club in a pulsating final that went all the way down to a penalty strokes after CSC and Hollandse Club were locked on one goal each.

From the start it was obvious that the match would be evenly match with the fast and artistic CSC against the power play of the Hollandse Clubs using the well tried and very successful man marking tactics. CSC who had not lost the entire season were find the going tough as the Hollandse players kept the game tight and did not allow the CSC players to play their flowing game. The CSC team lead by Favil and Farhan were kept at bay. In contrast CSC used the same tactics that brought them victory throughout the season by controlling the midfield and then breaking out fast to try and score. Hollandse Club countered the CSC tactics by good use of the long ball down the side lines to try and get in behind the tough CSC defence.

CSC took the lead in the first half through Favil when the umpire adjudged that one of the Hollandse Club player had deliberately checked the onrushing Favil in the ‘D’. The first half was controlled by CSC and at the end of half time the scored remained CSC 1 Hollandse Club 0.

"After beating Hollandse Club in our league match, we knew we had to stop them playing their long ball from the midfield and to close them down early and use our pace to get our goals" said very happy CSC captain after the final.

But Hollandse Club came out in the second half with all guns blazing and scored the equalizer in the 50th minute when a CSC defender failed to pick out the Hollandse player who reversed a beautiful pass the CSC custodian.

Both sides came close to scoring in the final stages of the game, although CSC came closest in the final minute with a deflection by Azrul from a fierce Sharudin cross that the Hollandse Keeper saved. Nizam also had hit the post earlier.

With the scored at 1-1 in normal time, neither side was able to find the winner during the extra time the game had to be decided by penalty strokes and it was CSC who held their nerve and won 4-2. Hollandse Club’s second stroke was first saved by CSC goal keeper Yong Chiang, With the score reading 3-2 Yong Chiang made another fantastic save and it was left for Sharuddin to put in the deciding flick into the corner and gave CSC the Cup. CSC custodian who had made two sub-line saves in the penalty shoot out, and was the hero of the CSC team.

Final score: CSC 1 Hollandse Club 1 (CSC wins 4-2 on Penalties)

CSC penalty scorers: Fasri, Shrulnizam, Prem and Sharudin

CEYLON SPORTS CLUB ARE SHF HOCKEY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS

Ceylon Sports Club steamrolled all before them in winning the SHF Hockey League Division One title. CSC, who won all 12 matches in Division One, will again rely on their three stalwart forwards – Favil , Farhan and Sharudin – to take their good run into the knockout stage. CSC have scored a total of 43 goals and only conceded 5 goals, with Favil the top scorer for the team with 7 goals.

Scores	CSC	KHA	HSC	SCC	ORA	SRC	NTU	GF	GA	PTS
CSC		2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	3-1	1-0	18	3	18
KHA	0-7		2-2	3-0	12-0	3-1	5-0	25	10	13
HC	0-1	1-2		2-0	3-0	2-0	0-2	8	5	9
SCC	1-2	0-2	2-3		8-0	2-1	2-1	15	7	9
ORA	0-4	3-4	2-10	1-2		2-0	0-4	6	20	0
SRC	1-4	1-4	0-1	2-5	2-0		3-2	9	16	6
NTU	0-7	1-6	1-8	2-1	0-1	1-1		3	23	4
GF	25	16	24	6	2	3	7
GA	2	8	9	13	22	7	7
PTS	18	12	13	6	3	1	6
Men's Division 1 League 2007 Table Summary as at 23 Sept 07
NAME OF TEAMS			MATCHES				GOALS			POINTS
NAME OF TEAMS			Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Against	Difference	POINTS
CSC			12	12	0	0	43	5	38	36
Khalsa			12	9	1	2	41	18	33	28
Hollandse Club			12	7	1	4	32	14	22	22
SCC			12	4	0	7	23	20	3	15
SRC			12	3	1	8	13	27	-14	10
NTU			12	3	1	8	12	34	-22	10
ORA			12	1	0	11	8	54	-46	3

Yesterday they outplayed SRC in their final game 3-1 to complete a clean sweep of all 12 games in the league . Favil opened the scoring in the twelved minute when he cleanly flicked a pass over the out rushing SRC goalie. Nizam added a brilliant individual goal when he beat half the SRC defence with a solo run. Rihua put the finishing touch to a nice move initialed by Aidil to bring the score to 3-0 . SRC pulled one consolation in the dying minute for the final score to read 3-1.

CSC WINS AND ARE NOW UNCATCHABLE IN THE LEAGUE

CSC scored a narrow 1-0 win over NTU and secured an uncatchable lead in the Division 1 Men’s League 2007. With one game to play CSC have now won the title comfortably.

CSC got the first half underway with probing attacks and, their best chance for a score coming from a deflection by Rihua in front of the goal just a few minutes before the end of the first half which went just wide.

CSC had another good possession in the second half and got an opportunity to score after a good build up from Farhan and Favil that found Azrul, who was unable to find the back of the net.

The first and the winning goal came in the 61st minute, Azrul scoring from the free hit from the top of the ‘D’’. The next 15 minutes saw plenty of attack from CSC but to no avail, CSC seizing their best chance to score with just four minutes left on the clock when Farhan’s deflection of Aidil’s slap hit rocked the NTU goal post.

CSC captain was relieved to come away with a win. "I thought we were certainly challenged today. We played below our potential and didn't meet the challenge as we'll have to, maybe the ongoing school exams and the Muslim fasting month had something to do with it."

"I was pleased that we were able to dig deep in the second half to score and win the league title although there is one more game against SRC next Sunday."

CSC MARCH TOWARDS THE MEN’S DIVISION 1 TITLE

CSC marched into the final games with an authoritative 1-0 victory over a fighting Hollandse Club in the SHF Division 1 men’s hockey tournament here on a hot Sunday afternoon.

CSC who won their ninth straight match in the tournament, now faces NTU and SRC to win the title. Azrul struck for CSC in the first half after a shot by Farhan had been saved by the Hollandse Club goalie. CSC, who led 1-0 at half-time, put up another sterling performance as they dominated the proceedings throughout, but with the Hollandse goalie in outstanding form CSC were unable to increase the score.

With the season to end soon, CSC have 30 points from 9 games and unlikely to be overtaken. The title is as good as won.

CSC HAND SCC A 5-1 DEFEAT

CSC easily beat SCC 5-1 on Saturday to extend their lead in the Division1 League. CSC jumped ahead quickly, getting a goal by Favil whose hit was on its way out when a SCC player deflected it into his own goal. CSC who had dominated the match added a second when Ijzjudin rounded the SCC goalie to scored a great goal. Mohd Azam added a third three minutes before halftime. CSC forced nine penalty corners in the first half however were not able to convert any as the SCC goalkeeper kept the score from getting worse with several outstanding saves.

Prem converted CSC’s 4th and 5th goals in the second half. SCC pulled one back when the umpire adjudged that the ball from a free hit was touched by one of the SCC players in the “D”. The game ended 5-1 in CSC ‘s favour.

CSC COMFORTABLY WIN LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST ORA

CSC Men had a great start to their league run in for the league title, with a solid 4-0 win over ORA in the return leg on Sunday. CSC scored three goals in the first half then followed with one in the second for what was a very satisfying outcome.

The first goal came in the 20th minute when Favil scored of a move that took out the entire ORA defence. The second was a result of Rihua being fouled out in the circle. Fasri converted the subsequent stroke awarded. The third was a result of some fine dribbling by Azrul who laid the final ball to Favil to flick in CSC’s third and his second.

CSC lead ORA 3-0 at half time.

Twenty three minutes into the second half Fazli created a scoring opportunity by sliding the ball to Sharudin for an easy flick home.

VICTORY FOR CSC OVER KHALSA

CSC achieved a splendid 2-0 victory over Khalsa to keep its chances of winning the Men’s Division 1 League alive on Wednesday. The CSC men held all the aces and kept the Khalsa team under pressure throughout. Favil and Fasri were instrumental in the 2-0 win.

CSC had to wait till the 32 minute for its first goal by Fasri, the teams top scorer. The CSC goal-keepers, Khairulaman and Yong Chiang in the second half were mere spectators throughout the match. CSC were quite wasteful in this game had they been more lethal in front of goal the score could easily been in double figures.

In the second half Favil added CSC’s second goal to make sure of maximum points. CSC have now got 24 points from 8 matches and need to win two of its last games to be declared champion of the league.

CSC next play SCC this Saturday at 3.00pm and then play Hollandse Club on Sunday at 4.30pm both games are at Delta Stadium.

EASY 7-0 WIN FOR CSC

Interest perked up in the SHF Division One Hockey League on Tuesday as CSC match produced decisive verdicts. There were a few spectacular goals too, sending waves of excitement among the small turn-out at Delta Stadium.

For the second day running, CSC, led by captain Farhan Suhali, recorded a big victory, this time over NTU side which CSC outplayed by a comfortable 7-0 margin.

Men's Division 1 League 2007 Table Summary as at 29 Aug 07
NAME OF TEAMS	MATCHES				GOALS			POINTS
NAME OF TEAMS	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Against	Difference	POINTS
CSC	6	6	0	0	27	3	24	18
Hollandse Club	5	4	0	1	16	5	11	12
Khalsa	4	3	0	1	12	8	4	9
SCC	6	3	0	3	12	12	0	9
SRC	6	1	1	4	7	17	-10	4
ORA	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9	3
NTU	5	0	1	4	2	21	-20	1

Stunning goals

An early goal, and a stunning one at that, by Mohd Fazli, who lunged to deflect a rebound cross from NTU defender, shocked NTU team which could not recover from that blow and NTU was subjected to tremendous pressure by the CSC team for rest of the game.

CSC buoyed by the manner in which the lead was achieved, dominated the exchanges. With Fazli and Favil feeding the frontline well, the forwards, led well by Nizam and Azrul, caused panic in the rival defence.

When Sharudin pumped in a penalty corner to enlarge the lead, NTUs' chances of coming back looked remote. Helped by a few quick raids by Aidil and Prem, CSC swarmed the NTUs' area and forced a few penalty corners. After missing two, Izjzudin found the target with a splendid flick. The NTU team was desperate for a goal in the last five minutes but the search proved in vain and it was CSC which extended its lead to 4-0 at half time through forward Azrul.

In the second half CSC added three more goals through Aidil(drag flick), Prem and Captain Farhan to bring the final score to 7-0.

Crucial week for CSC

The second round of the league matches starts this Sunday. CSC play four games in seven days which could decide if it will win the league title. The schedule is as follows

Sunday 2 Sept CSC vs ORA at 3.00pm at Delta Stadium

Wednesday 5 Sept CSC vs Khalsa at 7.30pm at Delta Stadium

Saturday 8 Sept CSC vs SCC at 3.00pm at Delta Stadium

Sunday 9 Sept CSC vs Hollandse Club at 4.30pm at Delta Stadium

BIG WIN FOR CSC OVER KHALSA

The Singapore Hockey Association competition reached the mid-point on Sunday with the game between CSC and Khalsa, the two undefeated teams left in the competition. The game ended 7-0 in favor of CSC.

In the game it was CSC who started the stronger, taking control of the midfield and playing an excellent passing game. Their opening goal from Favil was the result of a fine team move. Khalsa upped their game after suffering this early goal, threatening dangerously down the right wing. From one such move down the right, Prasanth, who was left unmarked in the ‘D’, almost equalized from close range.

The second CSC goal came from Fazli of a pass from Azrul on the right . The game was a balanced affair with the game flowing from one end to the other with both sides attacking and counter attacking each other. From one such break Fazli scored the all important goal third CSC goal which ended the Khalsa fight back. Favil picked up Ganan down the right flank and the latter’s run to the goal line opened up the Khalsa defence for Azrul to net the fourth CSC goal. The fifth goal was the result of a cross that fell into the path of the rushing Nizam whose slap shot beat the Khalsa goalkeeper.

The first half ended 5-0 in favor of CSC.

In the second half the CSC team slowed the play and allowed Khalsa to dominate. The Khalsa team pushed forward in search of their first goal but despite a good number of short corners in their favor they rarely troubled the CSC goalkeeper. Yong Chiang. CSC added two more goals by Azrul and Fazri to bring the final score to 7- 0.

The League continues on Tuesday when CSC play NTU at Delta Stadium at 7.30pm.

MEN WIN TO EXTEND LEAD

Ceylon Sports Club was made to work hard to seal the win in the men's division 1 league against SRC on Saturday.

CSC won the match 4-1 to give them an unassailable lead in the four rounds played so far in the league.

CSC made a strong start via Team Captain Farhan Suhali, who finished a fine move with a goal in just the 26th minute from a penalty corner.

Prem Singh increased CSC’s lead in the second half before SRC reduced the scored to 2-1 when they converted from a cross from the left corner.

The goal made CSC show a little more composure when in possession, and they started to gain some ascendancy in the game. They increased their lead when a series of shots ended with the ball falling to Sairulnizam, who went round the SRC twice to fire in CSC to a 4-1 win.

The Men now move to the top of the table with a quarter of the season over.

CSC next play Khalsa on Sunday 26 August at 3.00pm and NTU on Tuesday 28 August at 7.30pm at Delta Stadium.

CSC BLOW HOLLANDSE CLUB AWAY

The top of the league match saw CSC pick up a priceless 2-0 win over Hollandse Club last Saturday at CCAB, Bukit Timah.

In an intensely competitive but extremely entertaining game, in which both sides play to win to stay unbeaten in the league. Favil open the scoring for CSC in the 20th minute of a move from the right. Sharudin doubled the score in the 25th minute with an individual goal that saw him dribble through the entire Hollandse Club defense and putting the finishing shot neatly to the corner post.

CSC lead Hollandse Club 2-0 at half time.

Although the second half were shared equally, CSC had the most overall chances in the game but didn't convert. CSC will look back on a game that they could have won handsomely.

Fazri showed some nice touches from right half and defended with intelligence, while his team-mates Fazli, Azrul, Tau Seng and Nizam also had their moments, but the introduction of Sharudin was complemented by a consistent Favil, Prem and Wei Hong.

CSC play SRC on Sunday Aug 19 at Delta Stadium at 8.00AM

CSC CRUSH ORA 5-1

Two-goal by Fazri Jalani helped CSC crush ORA 5-1 in the second round of the Singapore Hockey Federation Division 1 Men’s league tournament at CCAB Bukit Timah on Saturday.

ORA opened the scoring against the run of play via a free hit from outside the CSC ‘D’ after 21 minutes, but CSC equalised ten minutes later when Fazri netted a goal off a short corner move by Favil. He then help to a tap in his second off a CSC move that involved 5 players. Fazli A Malik added a third before the break for CSC with a neat individual goal.

Favil was in tip-top form, threading inch-perfect passes through to the frontrunners and showing an incredible work-rate, while Captain Farhan Suhali impressed with his vision and leadership.

After the break and within 15 minutes, Favil scored the teams fourth from the penalty stroke that was awarded when Izjzudin was brought down by the ORA goalie.

Captain Farhan Suhali added the fifth of a neat move from the right to make the final score 5-1 to CSC.

CSC play Holland Club this Saturday 11 Aug at CCAB at 5.00pm

CSC THWARTS SCC IN THE LEAGUE OPENER

CSC Men held on to beat SCC 2-1 for their opening victory in the Division 1 Men’s league at Delta Stadium.

Both CSC goals came in the first half but CSC had to do a lot of defending in the second. It was just as well CSC defense had an excellent game and in particular Yong Chiang in the CSC goal.

Ho Wei Hong converted a nice built-up initiated by Favil to give CSC the lead in the 18th minute. Nizam added a second 5 minutes with a neat strike.

In the second half SCC managed to reduced the deficit to 2-1 when the scored a goal of a mistake in the CSC defense. The CSC team held on to record their first win.

CSC men’s team will next play ORA on Saturday at 5pm at CCAB Bukit Timah.

CSC MEN FAIL TO WIN NYP INVITATIONAL FINAL

The CSC men went down 0-1 in the finals on Saturday at the NYP 6-a-side Invitational tournament against Khalsa held at Nanyang Polytechnic grounds.

The CSC team had gone into the grand finals without losing or conceding any goals and had expected to win the finals. However Khalsa seized the initiative on five minutes when they took the lead from a penalty corner as a result of a mistake by CSC defender who fail to stop a ball cleanly and had touched the ball with his leg.

CSC started to hold their own and create many chances but could not find the equalizer and had to settle for the runner up position.

“It was not easy to convert the chances we created as the opposition would have all 6 players in their circle, making it very congested for our attackers.” Captain Favil said.

CEYLON SPORTS CLUB MEN'S AIMS FOR 2007 TITLE

The depth in Ceylon Sports Club men's hockey looks set to continue according to Captain Farhan Suhali, after the coaches finalized the Squad this week for the National Men’s Division 1 league that bully-off net Sunday morning.

The squad has been selected with an eye on doing well in the upcoming league. The team will play fourteen games from now till October 7.

Seven members of the successful 2006 CSC premier league squad will form the backbone of the squad. Five National Junior Squad members will add bite to the squad. The first eleven looks very impressive.

"More then half the squad are still under-18 and are going into the league full of confidents as there are the current under-18 champions. They'll be key members for the Junior Squad and are good enough to replace the senior player who have left us to serve national service’" said team captain Farhan Suhali.

“The teams immediate goal is to finish in the top two. We believe with the talent coming through the ranks should keep CSC as one of the strongest men's hockey team in this league”.

"I was really happy with the standard of hockey at the under 18s championships in March this year. I think that the great depth we have will continue into the future. There's some real talent coming through."

National squad players: Sharudin, Farhan (team captain) and Mohd Aidil will lead the team

Ex internationals Gannan and Favil

National Junior squad players” Fazri and Nizam

CSC WINS CUP WITH GOLDEN GOAL

CSC claimed the 2007 SHF Division 1 Cup Trophy, women title after defeating Thressians here on Saturday after the game had gone into extra time. An early goal of Sabrina had given CSC an early lead, But Thressians equalized late in the second half to send the game into extra time. CSC scored in extra time to win on golden goal rule. Credit to the CSC goalies Ester and Wel Chi who dad kept CSC in the game with some excwllant saves.

CSC IN DIVISION 1CUP FINAL

CSC extended its good form to record a 5-1 win over Crescent in the SHF Division 1 women’s Cup tournament semi-final and set up a showdown with Thressians who defeated a luckless SRC team 2-1 in the other semi-finals here on Saturday.

Starting the match was again a sage of missing of chances, erratic shooting, lack of coordination on part of CSC team which showed no sign of responsibility that is until Hazlina put the finishing touches to a sweet move initiated by Quraisha on the right. The CSC team then started to put together a good performance and bagged a second in the 17th minute by Nursaliza with a fantastic solo effort. The goal scored on the reverse flick. CSC lead 2-0 in the first half.

After the half time break CSC added two by Masdiana and finished of the tie 5-1 with a Quraisha tap in, in the final moments of the game. Crescent had got a consolation moments earlier. “Overall it was a good show by the ladies and they have peeked at the right time. Now we go the cup which we have never won before” a satisfied Manager Manminder said.

The CSC women’s team play the finals on Saturday 21 July at 5.00pm at Delta Stadium.

The CSC team
Top left : Wei Chi, Sabrina, Roxane, Eunice Teng, Lyzda, Nursaliza, Joleen, Melissa,Nurshikin, Rubiahwaty,
Bottom left : Quraishia, Shakinah, Hazlina, Norfariha, Masdiana, Esther Yen

CSC DIV 1 MEN FAIL AT CARNIVAL

Khalsa scored a last minute penalty goal to beat CSC 2-1 and make it to the Finals of the SHF Division 1 Men’s Carnival on Saturday morning.

Mohd Aidil almost put CSC ahead in the 1st minute, but his shot missed the target. CSC were better in ball possession during the game, but a tight defensive play by the Khalsa denied them goals.

Captain Farhan, Prem and Ganappan were denied clear goals by Khalsa goalkeeper Zul who had a great game.

Khalsa had taken a lead in the 5th minute and there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel for CSC when Farhan equalized but a late penalty means CSC will be out of the Carnival final.

The boys will now focus on the Division 1 League which starts this weekend.

Singapore Hockey Federation
Div 1 Men Fixtures 2007

No	Day / Date	Time	Venue	Div	Match	Score
1	Sat 21 Jul 07	1400	CCAB	M1	CSC vs Khalsa	a
5	Sun 22 Jul 07	1700	CCAB	M1	NTU vs CSC	a
8	Sun 29 Jul 07	0800	Delta	M1	SCC vs CSC	a
12	Sat 4 Aug 07	1700	CCAB	M1	CSC vs ORA	a
17	Sat 11 Aug 07	1700	CCAB	M1	CSC vs HC	a
21	Sun 19 Aug 07	0800	Delta	M1	SRC vs CSC	a
25	Sat 25 Aug 07	1630	Delta	M1	SC-Shru vs CSC	a
28	Sun 26 Aug 07	1500	Delta	M1	Khalsa vs CSC	a
35	Sun 2 Sep 07	1500	Delta	M1	ORA vs CSC	a
39	Sat 8 Sep 07	1500	Delta	M1	CSC vs SCC	a
44	Sun 9 Sep 07	1630	Delta	M1	HC vs CSC	a
47	Sat 15 Sep 07	1400	Delta	M1	CSC vs NTU	a
53	Sun 23 Sep 07	1630	Delta	M1	CSC vs SRC	a
56	Tue 25 Sep 07	1930	Delta	M1	CSC vs SC-Shru	a

CSC ARE CHAMPIONS OF DIVISION 1 WOMENS LEAGUE

Favourites CSC survived a scare before beating SCC Cubs 6-0 in their final match of the Women’s Division 1 league tournament at the Delta stadium here on Sunday morning.

CSC finished champions with a 9-0-0 record and an amazing goal record of 51 goals scored and two conceded. Next year we play in the Premier Women’s league. The team will now focus on the Cup competition. They will play their semi-finals this Saturday at 7.00pm at Delta.

Yesterday CSC opened the score in the 19th minute translating their second short corner. CSC players showed skillful hockey and managed to earn penalty corners one after another, netting a goal off their sixth short corner through Sabrina making no mistake with a firm shot in the heart of the post. Que added a second late in the first half.

CSC appeared altogether different team in second half and re-grouped with great zeal and unity slamming four goals in seventeen minutes to end the struggle of a fast tiring opponent.

“The first half was a tight game for us. Once knowing the pattern of the opponents’ game we changed plans and then dominated the following session,” said Manager Manminder Singh.

CSC WINS CRUCIAL MATCH 4-1

Ceylon Sports Club Division 1 Women are on course to win the National Division 1 Women’s League Title after defeating closes rival Theresians 4-1 in its match at the Women Division 1 League game on Sunday.

Played in hot conditions, Theresians started well and earned two penalty corners. They converted their third penalty corner in the 20th minutes, flicking low to the right of CSC’s goalkeeper Wei Chee inside the right goalpost. In the closing stages of the first half CSC mounted waves of attack looking for the equalizer but could not break down the Theresains defense. Theresians lead 1-0 at the break.

After the break Ceylon Sports Club began to attack more down the flanks and this resulted in more openings in the middle and Sabrina took advantage of the extra space to net her hattrick within 15 minutes, The CSC midfielders began to find acres of space to work their magic. Of one of these moves Masdiana netted CSC’s fourth and final goal from a solo effort. With another game later at night against a visiting UK team the CSC Women took their foot of the pedal and cruised to a comfortable 4-1 win.

Next week they play their last league game against SCC Lioness and needs to get a point to be confirmed National Division 1 Women champion 2007.

CSC DEMOLISH KING WILLIAMS’S COLLEGE UNDER -17

CSC completed a 10-0 demolition of UK’s King Williams College under-17 team last night at CCAB Bukit Timah.

CSC started slowly and lead by 2-0 at half time. But after the break started brightly and had the upper hand for the entire half. Playing at a higher tempo and were rampant and added another 7 goals. The entire team bar the goalie were taking pot shots at the King Williams’s College Under -17 defense. The scorer’s for CSC ladies were Masdiana (2) Joleen, Hazlin, Roxzen, Faira, Eunice, Melissa and Que.

The coach was the happiest man on the field “We converted our chances and our passes were great to watch and we took the chances that were presented to us,” Coach Ralph said..

KING WILLIAMS’S COLLEGE JUNIORS TRIUMPH OVER CSC JUNIORS

The CSC Juniors were not so lucky and went down to the King Williams’s College Under -15 Girls 2-0. Both goals were scored of defencive lapses in first half. Having play a league game on the same morning the girls just could not handle the bigger UK girls.

“We had poor ball handling today and were very timid and as the match progressed, fatigue set in which is something we will have to look at for the future,” Coach Ralph said

CSC IN DECIDER FOR DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S LEAGUE TITLE

Ceylon Sports Club and Theresians will meet for the SHF Division 1 Women’s Title as the ten team league tournament reaches the concluding round-robin play.

CSC’s last league game is scheduled for 2 pm on Sunday 1 July 2007 at Delta Stadium. In yesterday’s other classification matches, CSC defeated ex-champions SRC 2-0 to set up the title decider with Theresians.

In yesterdays league game with SRC goals by Sabrina and Eunice ensured that the title will go to either CSC or Theresians.

CSC swept through the tournament pool play undefeated at 7-0-0. CSC have t 21 points from 7 games and Theresians have 24 points from 8 games in the league table. Both team have not lost yet. CSC have scored a massive 42 goals and conceded only one goal with two games on hand and have an excellent chance of winning the Division 1 title.

Women's Division 1 League 2007
Match Schedules & Results

NO	DATE	TIME	VENUE	DIV	MATCHES			RESULT
01	Tue 24 Apr 07	1830	DSC	W1	CSC Panthers	vs	Crescent	0 - 2
08	Sat 28 Apr 07	1400	CCAB	W1	CSC Panthers	vs	SCC Lioness	2 - 3
11	Sun 29 Apr 07	1700	CCAB	W1	CSC Panthers	vs	Police	0 - 1
12	Sun 6 May 07	0800	DSC	W1	CSC A	vs	CSC B	13 - 0
13	Sun 6 May 07	0930	DSC	W1	SRC	vs	CSC Panthers	5 - 1
16	Sun 13 May 07	0800	DSC	W1	CSC A	vs	CSC Panthers	8 - 0
19	Sun 13 May 07	0930	CCAB	W1	SCC Cubs	vs	CSC B	7 - 0
20	Sun 20 May 07	0800	DSC	W1	CSC Panthers	vs	SCC Cubs	0 - 0
21	Sun 20 May 07	0930	DSC	W1	SCC Lioness	vs	CSC B	3 - 0
22	Sun 20 May 07	0800	CCAB	W1	CSC A	vs	Hollandse Club	7 - 0
24	Sun 27 May 07	0800	DSC	W1	CSC B	vs	Hollandse Club	0 - 4
25	Sun 27 May 07	0930	DSC	W1	Crescent	vs	CSC A	0 - 2
27	Sun 03 Jun 07	1400	DSC	W1	CSC Panthers	vs	Hollandse Club	3 - 0
29	Sun 03 Jun 07	0930	CCAB	W1	CSC B	vs	T'dos T'sians	1 - 14
31	Sun 10 Jun 07	0800	DSC	W1	CSC B	vs	CSC Panthers	2 - 7
32	Sun 10 Jun 07	0930	DSC	W1	Police	vs	CSC A	0 - 4
35	Sun 17 Jun 07	1730	DSC	W1	CSC A	vs	SCC Lioness	7 - 1
37	Sun 24 Jun 07	0800	CCAB	W1	SRC	vs	CSC A	0 - 2
38	Sun 24 Jun 07	0930	CCAB	W1	T'dos T'sians	vs	CSC Panthers	7 - 0
33	Sun 24 Jun 07	1400	CCAB	W1	CSC B	vs	Police	0 - 2
39	Sun 01 Jul 07	1400	DSC	W1	CSC A	vs	T'dos T'sians	-
41	Sun 01 Jul 07	0930	CCAB	W1	CSC B	vs	SRC	-
43	Sun 08 Jul 07	0800	DSC	W1	Crescent	vs	CSC B	-
44	Sun 08 Jul 07	0930	DSC	W1	SCC Cubs	vs	CSC A	-
46	Sat 14 Jul 07	1730	DSC	W1	Semi-Finals	vs	2nd vs 3rd	-
47	Sat 14 Jul 07	1915	DSC	W1	Semi-Finals	vs	1st vs 4th	-
48	Sat 21 Jul 07	1715	DSC	W1	Final	vs	Final	-

Table Summary
NAME OF TEAMS	GOALS				MATCHES			POINTS
NAME OF TEAMS	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Against	Difference	POINTS
Tornados Theresians	8	8	0	0	53	2	51	24
CSC A	7	7	0	0	43	1	42	21
Hollandse Club	9	4	1	4	13	8	-5	13
Police	8	4	1	3	6	15	-9	13
SRC	7	4	0	3	15	7	8	12
SCC Lioness	8	3	1	4	9	20	-11	10
CSC Panthers	9	2	1	6	13	28	-15	7
Crescent	6	2	1	3	4	9	-5	7
SCC Cubs	7	1	1	5	8	17	-9	4

CSC WIN SHF UNDER-15 TITLE WITH SABRINA BRACE

Ceylon Sports Club forward Sabrina, so often the scourge of teams, had another field day at Jansenite’s expense on the finals of the Girl’s Under-15 Finals at Delta Stadium on Thursday 21 June 2007.

She scored twice and set up numerous chances for he team mates to increase the score , however her team could not capitalize on the chances.

CSC scored first, after 13 minutes, and were running riot in the game , however they wasted a dozen chances before they added a second and secure victory.

Sabrina powered a shot into a top corner of the Jansenites goal for an opener and then had the simplest of tap-ins for her second.

With this win CSC added another trophy to its already impressive collection this year.

CSC Under-15 team set date for Cup final

CSC Girls under-15 team bulldozed past defending champions STC with an impressive 4-0 triumph to set a date with Jansenites in Thursday’s Final’s title clash of the 2007 SHF Under-15 Cup hockey tournament to be held at 4.00pm at the Delta Stadium.

Sabrina scored two goals within a span of four minutes as CSC proved too good for STC in what turned out to be a one-sided game.

CSC, a team relying more on young legs than experience, gave a ruthless display of power hockey in the final game to beat Crescent 4- 0 to confirm their place in the final.

S/No	Date	Fixture	Score
1	Mon 4 Jun 07	Crescent vs STC	6 - 1
2	Mon 4 Jun 07	CSC vs Jansen-NL	7 - 0
9	Wed 6 Jun 07	STC vs CSC	0 - 13
10	Wed 6 Jun 07	Jansen-NL vs Crescent	0 - 0
20	Sat 9 Jun 07	STC vs Jansen-NL	1 - 2
21	Sat 9 Jun 07	Crescent vs CSC	0 - 4
22	Mon 11 Jun 07	Jansen-NL vs CSC	0 - 4
23	Mon 11 Jun 07	STC vs Crescent	7 - 2
30	Wed 13 Jun 07	Crescent vs Jansen-NL	1 - 6
31	Wed 13 Jun 07	CSC vs STC	7 - 2
36	Fri 15 Jun 07	CSC vs Crescent	4 - 0
37	Fri 15 Jun 07	Jansen-NL vs STC	2 - 0
47	Thu 21 Jun 07	CSC vs Jansen-NL/Crescent

U15 Girls League Table 2007

No.	Team	Played	Win	Draw	Loss	G.F.	G.A.	G.D.	Pts
1	Ceylon Sports Club	6	6	0	0	39	2	37	18
2	Jansen-Northlanders	6	3	1	2	10	13	-3	10
3	Crescent	6	1	1	4	9	22	-13	4
4	St Theresa's Convent	6	1	0	5	11	32	-21	3

CSC READY FOR SHF DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S LEAGUE

Ceylon Sports Club sprung no surprise in naming the squad for the SHF Division 1 Women’s League 2007, keeping with the tried and tested squad for the tournament commencing May 6. The squad had finished Champion in the recently concluded National Carnival for Division 1 Womens and had also finished third in the National under-21 tournament. Averaging only 18 years of age this is one of the youngest squad to represent CSC in a SHF National league.

Interestingly, Coach Ralph had expressed confidence in the young girls such as Esther Yen, Roxane Christel, Siti Nurasikin, Qurratu Lyzda, Nur Sabrina and Shakinah for their ‘tremendous talent’. They together with seniors Masdiana, Nursaliza and NorFariha will form the teams backbone.

While he was impressed with the physical fitness and “vigour” of the squad on the first day and observed that they had enthusiasm and zeal there was still hard work before the team plays it’s first Division 1 game on May 6. As the other teams consist of senior players and CSC needs to really play hard to finish champion.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Teo Wei Chi and Esther Yen Yin Lee.

Full-back: Roxane Christel , Siti Nurasikin and Norfariha Ehsan (vice-captain).

Half-backs: Nursalyza Ausley, Eunice Teng, Joleen Ngoi , Nor Rubiahwaty, Quraishia, Ho Wun Kai and Qurratu Lyzda.

Forwards: Masdiana (captain), Nur Sabrina, Mellissa Louise Paul, Shakinah , Nurul Aliffah, Nurazilin and Hasinah.

Officials: Ralph (manager-cum-chief coach), Ho Wei Hong (assistant manager),

FIXTURES FOR CSC 'A' LADIES
IN SHA DIVISION 1 TOURNAMENT 2007

		Venue	OPPONENTS
Sun 06 May	0800	D S C	CSC B
Sun 13 May	0800	D S C	CSC Panthers
Sun 20 May	0800	C C A B	Hollandse Club
Sun 27 May	0930	D S C	Crescent

CSC CAPTURE VESAKHI HOCKEY CARNIVAL 2007

Ceylon Sports Club recorded a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Khalsa Association to capture the Vesakhi Hockey Carnival 2007 tournament on Sunday 22 April at the Balestier Grounds.

CSC, the former champions, came from behind to overcome Khalsa. Taking some time to settle in, CSC did well to recover thanks mainly to the double strike by Muhd Fazli, who once again showed his effectiveness as one of CSC’s top stricker.

Khalsa was unable to build on the bright start, but gave a good account of itself. It had taken the lead through a field goal in the third minute.

Meanwhile, CSC took a commanding 3 -1 lead midway through the game. Khalsa came back with two quick goals to tie the game, however CSC captain Sharrudin scored the winning goal late on to make sure of the title.

This is the fourth title the teams have won this year

CSC SUPER-8 HOCKEY CARNIVAL WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

The CSC men’s team won the CSC Super-8 Hockey Carnival on Saturday 7 April at the CSC grounds beating the Old Rafflesian Association 1-0 for the championships.

The other teams playing in the Carnival were Neighbours Khalsa Association and Indian Association and teams from the Hollandse Club and Strongchem.

Playing in the final Ceylon Sports Club men’s team were keen to win the first Super-8 title organized by CSC, they made most of their opportunities and came away with the win despite ORA giving CSC a lot of problems. CSC were controlling most of the ball in the second half.

ORA will rue their two second half penalty corners and their inability to find a way past Yong Chiang the CSC custodian, the CSC keeper's performance today was outstanding, throwing himself around the box and blocking everything that came his way.

The game began in a flurry of action with both sides attempting to gain the advantage. Honors were shared initially , however CSC Captain Favil broke the deadlock when of a penalty corner he placed his shot at the bottom corner for CSC to lead ORA in the first half.

After the break the ORA came out firing, trying to pull back a goal. One goal down the ORA lifted their tempo, continually pounding the CSC defense. CSC stood strong though, turning those attacks into counter attacks of their own.. But with the CSC custodian in top form the game ended 1-0 in favor of host CSC.

It truly was a Fast 'n' Furious Super-8 tournament which was well organized.

The CSC boys under-18 team won the National under-18 league tournament

The CSC boys under-18 team won the National under-18 league tournament against SRC after a nail-biting final that CSC boys won on penalties 4-3. The game had ended 0-0 after extra time. Yong Chiang CSC custodian made the crucial save that earned CSC the title.

The CSC ladies Division 1 teams made a clean sweep

The CSC ladies Division 1 teams made a clean sweep of their tournament at the National Carnival for Division 1 womens yesterday. The CSC 'A' team beating CSC 'B' team in the all CSC finals 4-2. The girls who remained undefeated are now favourites to win the Division 1 league title which starts on Sunday May 6.

CSC Boys survive test of nerves to enter finals

Laksman Kumar and Mohd Fasli’s late winner helped CSC survive a big scare before chalking up a comfortable 3-1 victory over minnows SCC in the national under-18 boys semi-finals yesterday

Although CSC were not being anticipated to face much resistance from SCC, the opposition proved too hot to handle for them despite having the bulk of the play in the first half.

The topsy-turvy match at the CCAB under the blistering sun started with a goal for CSC in the 10th minute through Mohammad Fazri who scored off a move from the right.

CSC wasted a sitter when Mohammad Fazri missed the target with a reverse hit in the 16th minute, although he had goal wide open. In a counter-attack, stale-looking CSC let slip a soft equalizing goal that was scored of a deflection when the ball was hit across the goal by SCC left winger.

CSC extended their lead when Laksman Kumar bang in his first short corner goal in the 23rd minute of the game and before the SCC team could recover Mohd Fasli brilliantly connected to a cross from Captain Sharuddin the 30th minute to put CSC 3- up.

CSC heaved a sigh of relief as the final whistle was blown and will meet SRC in the Final this Saturday at Delta at 6.00pm.

“The team was really tired as this was their third competitive game in four days. They played for their school Yuhua Seconday on Thursday in the National Schools ‘B’ boys finals which they lost 1-0, yesterday they had a tough group game with SRC which they won 1-0 and today under the hot sun they did very well” said coach Favil.

CSC Girls register 3-2 win to finish third

Goalie Ester Yen’s vital save of a Crescent short corner in the last minute helped CSC Girls finish third in the National under-21 girls championship. Earlier striker Nurazlin Mohd Noor had given CSC a slim 3-2 lead.

Captain Masdiana and centre forward Nur Sabrina, while leading from the front, struck one each to register a trilling 3-2 win

Captain Masdiana had splendidly guided a beautiful cross from Eunice in the 16 minute to give CSC a first half lead. But on resumption of the second half Crescent struck from the short corner to level the score. CSC lead was restored by Nur Sabrina in the 61st minute with a neat flick to the far post after receiving a pass from Masdiana. Again Crescent equalized from yet another short corner.

With the score at 2-2 and both teams going for the winner, CSC striker Nurazlin Mohd Noor beat the Crescent goalie to the ball and scored the decisive goal of the match which went in favour of CSC 3-2.

”CSC girls have done it again, on Thursday they helped their school Teck Whye Secondary to the National school’s ‘B’ Girls trophy and today they beat a determined Cresent 3-2. Their next target will be the SHF Division 1 league title which starts on 14 April” said Manager Prem.

CSC fail in showdown for final

SRC and Teressians set up a repeat final in the National Under-21 hockey tournament when they edged their respective opponents CSC and Crescent at the Delta Stadium yesterday.

It was touch-and-go in both the semi-finals, as SRC overcame CSC 4-3 on penalties after the full game had ended 0-0, while Teressians also had to dig deep to overcome a gritty Crescent1-0.

It was a game CSC should have won convincingly but the inexperience CSC girls some only 14 years old just could not convert their numerous chances to finish off the game. The CSC custodian did not touch the ball throughout the game, that was how dominant the CSC girls were.

CSC put up a good fight and almost won it with the last shot of the game, but luck just did not shine on the CSC girls as the ball hit by forward Subrina hit the side board with the SRC goalie well beaten.

In the penalty shot out CSC lost 4-3 .

"We started off on a shaky note in the match, but the girls have improved tremendously in the tournament. I am happy and proud they did not let their parents, the club and coaches down," said Coach Favil on the young team.

CSC play Crescent for 3rd place on Sunday 25 March 07 at CCAB Bukit Timah at 3pm.

CSC GIRLS lose but still manage to enter semi-finals

Ceylon Sports Club were beaten 0-3 by SRC in their Final group match of the national Under-21 hockey tournament at the Delta Stadium on Sunday but they still advanced to the semi-finals and will play the same opponents for a place in the Grand finals..

CSC and Teressians were both tied with 22 points and SRC at 21 points before this group decider. But with Terressians winning their game and CSC losing the Group championship went to Terresssians and CSC finished the group rounds in third placing.

The pressure was on CSC to win the match against SRC to top the group rounds and they were let down by their inexperience and were 0-2 down before the break. Although there played better in the second half, another slip-up let SRC win 3-0.

CSC play SRC in the semi-finals on Sunday 18 March at 5.00pm at Delta Stadium..

“The pressure was on CSC and my girls did not have it easy and their inexperience allowed SRC to create a lot of chances. Unfortunately we had to rest our senior players who had a tough game in their Schools B Division game last week and that resulted in the lost. But we will be ready for the semis” said Manger Prem Singh.

CSC BOYS AND GIRLS CLOSING IN ON TITLE

Ceylon Sports Club took another step to the Girls Under-21 and Boys Under-18 Division crown when they won 6-0 and 9-0 last weekend. CSC who moved to the top of the league table with just one game to go. Second placed SRC will be our opponent in the last of the group games this weekend. CSC girls play SRC on Saturday at Delta at 8.00pm to decide the Girls Under-21 Group Champion. The CSC boys play SRC on Sunday at Delta at 2.00pm to decide the Group B Champions.

The top two teams in the boys group play in the cross over semi finals on Saturday 17 March . The boys who had a comfortable 6-0 win over Nomads-NJC last Saturday at Delta will be favorites to top their group. CSC boys have stayed unbeaten with a massive 34 goals scored an will start Sundays game as favorites.

The top four teams in Girls Under-21 Division will play in the semi-finals on Sunday 18 March. Last Sunday CSC Girls had an easy 9-0 win over Nomads-TPJC to move to the top of the league. CSC girls have stayed unbeaten with a massive 29 goals scored and only one against and will start their final group game with SRC as underdogs . SRC who boast of a few national trainees will start as favorites. CSC girls are however confident of winning and taking the league title.

CSC vs Crescent

The CSC girls under-21 braved the scorching sun to beat Cresent Girls 2-0 in a tough encounter to advance to the semi-finals-finals of the ongoing SHF under-21 ladies hockey tournament 2007.

In the match played at CCAB Bukit Timah last Saturday , the CSC girls dominated proceedings from the opening whistle.

CSC ladies captain led by example when she struck the lone goal in the first half after a brilliant solo move. Sabrina added a second late in the second half of a short corner move.

CSC girls, were clearly the better side and could have won by a bigger margin, but for profligacy. With the win over one of the favourites for the title CSC is now in the semis.

"We have been training hard for this game and are optimistic of making it to the finals," Masdiana said.

Both CSC teams are on course to make the semi-finals. The CSC Girls did well to hold tournament favourites T'dos Teressians 1-1 thus enhancing their chances to advance to the semi-finals. The boys were relentless has they too took another set towards the semi final slot with a 7-0 win over SCC-SJI.

Results of the matches played over the weekend.

Under-18 Boys League
CSC 7 SCC-SJI 0

Under-21 Girls league
CSC 1 Tornados Teressians 1
CSC 2 UWCSEA 0

The next series of games are as follows:
CSC Boys play UWCSEA on Tuesday 30 Jan at Delta at 7.00pm
and dMasters-ACJC on Saturday 3 Feb at Delta at 8.00pm
CSC Girls play Nomads-NJC on Sunday 4 Feb at Delta at 8.00am

CSC Boys under-18 and Girls Under-21 league 2007-
Second round results

The CSC Under-21 Girls had another outstanding game wining 6-0 over the SCC girls team.

The CSC Under-18 boys won a hard fought match 2-1 over ORA boys.

The teams play their third round matches this weekend.
On Saturday 27 Jan at Delta CSC Girls play T'dos-T'sians at 6.30pm.

On Sunday 28 Jan at Delta the CSC boys play SCC-SJI boys at 8.00am and CSC girls play UWCEA at 5.00pm at CCAB Bt Timah.

NATIONAL HOCKEY CARNIVAL

The CSC Boys won the Under-18 Cup at the National Hockey Carnival yesterday. We beat Khalsa's A team, 2 – 0 thus retaining the cup we won last year. Overall the boys score a massive 27 goals and only conceded 1 in the two day Carnival.

The girls finished Runners up in the Girls Under-21 Plate. We lost to Cresent A team 1-0 on penalties.

The results are as follows:
Boys under-18 Cup
CSC beat Baker-JJC 3-0
CSC beat NOM-Saints 3-0
CSC drew SRC 1-1
CSC beat Khalsa B 5-0
Q-finals CSC beat SCC 8-0
S-Final CSC beat Khalsa B 5-0
Finals CSC beat Khalsa A 2-0
Girls under-21 Plate
CSC beat SCC 4-0
CSC drew Tdos Terrasians 0-0
CSC beat Nom-NJC 2-0
CSC drew Crescent 1-1
S-Finals CSC beat Jansenites 2-1
Finals CSC lost Cresect A 0-1

The other CSC teams did not fair as well. The Girls Under-21 Cup team failed to make the semis due to goal difference. The Boys under-18 Plate team lost their Q-finals to ORA 2-0.

The boys and Girls will next tackle the Under-18 and Undere-21 league starting next weekend.

Submitted by Mr Gunasekaran